The Springbok Women's Sevens suffered their second defeat at the HSBC SVNS Hong Kong tournament, losing 24-07 to Fiji.
Fiji scored three tries at regular intervals to lead 19-00 at the halftime break. Despite a much better effort by the Springbok Women's Sevens and a try by Nadine Roos Fiji scored a late try to seal a 24-07 win.
Scorers:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Try: Ayanda Malinga. Conversion: Nadine Roos.
Fiji: Tries: Verenaisi Ditavutu, Raijieli Daveua, Ilisapeci Delaiwau. Conversions: Ana Maria Naimasi
Team:
Springbok Women's Sevens: Zintle Mpupha, Liske Lategan, Simankele Namba, Mathrin Simmers, Shone-Leah Weston, Ayanda Malinga, Nadine Roos. Replacements: Shiniqwa Lamprecht, Donelle Snyders, Kyla de Vries, Zandile Masuku, Kemiketso Baloyi.
Fiji: Verenaisi Ditavutu, Ana Maria Naimasi, Adi Vani Buleki, Ilisapeci Delaiwau, Lavena Cavuru, Heleina Young, Raijieli Daveua. Replacements: Younis Bese, Alowesi Nakoci, Meredani Qoro, Talei Wilson, Laisana Likuceva.
